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ORR cuts rates for third party upgrade and maintenance investment in rail infrastructure

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has cut the charges that third parties pay to invest in the UK’s rail network, in a move it says will reduce costs for companies and investors to support economic activity. The post ORR cuts rates for third party upgrade and maintenance investment in rail infrastructure appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
McLaughlin & Harvey starts on Rolls-Royce Derby factory

Rolls-Royce and McLaughlin & Harvey have marked the start of work on a new civil aerospace facility in Derby, part of a £140m investment by the manufacturer.
Plenary opens first New Zealand office

Infrastructure developer and investor Plenary Group has expanded its Asia Pacific footprint, opening its first office in New Zealand. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Plenary CEO Paul Crowe, chief investment officer Patrick Lauren and other senior executives at an event to mark the official opening. The office opening follows Plenary being awarded its first projectContinue reading "Plenary opens first New Zealand office"
Design Review Platform Buildcheck Raises $12M, DPR/WND Among Backers

Buildcheck has has raised $12 million to further refine its design review, artificial intelligence-powered platform including investment from DPR Construction's WND Ventures.
AI Adoption Delivers Drastic Time Savings and Improves Manufacturing Quality at Russell Roof Tiles

AI Adoption Delivers Drastic Time Savings and Improves Manufacturing Quality at Russell Roof Tiles

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Resources tagged Investment

RICS - A new cycle for CRE? 13062023

How is the Commercial Real Estate market shaping up in the face of the evolving economic environment? The RICS present the results of the latest RICS Global Commercial Property Monitor and discuss with leading participants in the sector their insights on the opportunities for the rest of the year as well as the potential risks to the property market
WSJ - Why Copper Is Now One of the World's Most In-Demand Metals 07062023

Copper demand has skyrocketed as the push for electrification of vehicles and energy sources continue to take over. The non-precious metal is important in the shift away from fossil fuels as it is critical for EVs, windmills, solar panels and even the entire power grid. So why aren't more companies starting new copper mines to fuel this boom in demand? WSJ explains why copper is so important to the global economy - and how a massive shortage is threatening the green-tech transition.
RICS - Infrastructure financing for social and environmental outcomes - with Global Infrastructure Hub 16052023

The OECD estimates that USD 6.9 trillion per year are needed up to 2050 for investment in infrastructure to meet development goals and create a low carbon, climate resilient future. According to the Global Infrastructure Hub, however, there is currently a multi-trillion-dollar gap in these required investments. How can we close the sustainability infrastructure gap? What global organisations are doing to scale up finance? What is the latest report on the state of investment in infrastructure?
FT - Investment options that help provide clean water are available, but uptake is low 25052023

A quarter of the world’s population has no access to safely managed water, but what role can private investors play in alleviating the problem? Options range from venture capital funds looking to invest in clean-water tech, to private equity funds focused on promoting access to safe drinking water. But as the FT’s Kenza Bryan reports, the private sector could still do much more
RICS - WBEF Week 2023 - Investor interest in climate-related risk assessments on built assets, 09032023

The 2022 RICS sustainability report shows that almost three-fifths of global respondents believe that investor interest in climate risk assessment for built assets has risen in the past year. Is the much-needed change in the industry happening fast enough? What strategies are investors choosing to decarbonise their portfolios? What needs to change for the construction industry at large to decarbonise more and to do so at pace?